When a car sells over 350,000 units during just one model year, there are still a lot of them remaining even after almost five decades, making it unrealistic to suggest that a particular example could be the nicest one left.  However, it seems fair to say that this 1976 Chevrolet Monte Carlo is at least among the finest Colonnades I’ve seen in a while.  The seller here is looking to downsize, and while it’s a hard decision, he’s chosen to find this beauty a new home.  This one’s in Littlefork, Minnesota, and can be found here on Facebook Marketplace, with the asking price of $19,900 not sounding unreasonable.  T.J., thanks a lot for providing another excellent tip here!

The Monte Carlo set a new production record in ’76, as demand for personal luxury coupes remained high in the mid-seventies.  Not much was changed outside from the previous year, though the taillights were smoothed out and reshaped a bit.  However, the most noticeable change was up front.  Four rectangular headlights replaced the two round units, giving the MC a more modern appearance.  The panels here remain exceptionally straight, with hardly a flaw anywhere in the paint that I could spot.  One tiny detail is the protective side molding on the driver’s door, which appears to have the insert detached in a small area.  I’m guessing a few drops of your favorite adhesive will solve this issue in no time.

454-power was still an option on the Monte Carlo through ’75, but unfortunately, it was no longer available by 1976.  The 400 V8 was now the best engine that could be had, and that’s what’s under the hood here, with only 47,000 actual miles of operation.  The seller reports that this Chevy runs and drives excellently, and he’s confident it’s still reliable enough to be driven anywhere.  However, I’d probably stick with mostly local cruising instead of long trips, to try and keep the numbers on the ticker as low as possible.

The interior is described as being in remarkable condition, and while that certainly sets the expectations high, most of the inside components seem to live up to that standard.  It’s also a treat to find the console and front bucket seats, both with the swivel feature, adding an extra element of cool to this already desirable coupe.  I’m thinking preservation is the key here, as there’s very little that needs improving, inside or out.  Any thoughts to share about this 1976 Chevrolet Monte Carlo?